CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-0498

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Gigafast router (also known as CompUSA router) allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information and bypass the login page via a direct request to backup.cfg, which reveals the administrator password in plaintext.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves the possibility of an unauthorized attacker gaining full control over the device, which could lead to network security breaches and access to sensitive data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately block access to the backup.cfg file on the router and change the default administrator password to a strong, unique password.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Gigafast router (aka CompUSA router) allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information and bypass the login page via a direct request to backup.cfg, which reveals the administrator password in plaintext.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS